Free online tool

Text to SVG Outlines

Use your own font to turn a line of text into downloadable SVG paths.

Works on your deviceNo account neededSVGOpen workspace ↓

What does converting text to outlines do?

Outlined text stores the letter shapes as vector paths. The resulting SVG can display those shapes without requiring the original font to be installed.

Your file

Font file

Drop a file here, or choose from your device.

TTF · OTF · WOFF · Up to 20 MB per file

Your input stays in this browser.

Your result

A little clarity, right here.

Choose a file and run the tool. Your result will appear here, ready to download.

Three simple steps

How to use Text to SVG Outlines

  1. Choose a supported file from your device.

  2. Set the options and run the tool.

  3. Review the report, then copy or download your result.

Common questions

Good to know

Understand the result.
Keep the original.

Is this tool free, and are my files uploaded?

This tool is free with no account required. The work happens in your browser. Your input and files are not sent to a processing server.

What are the limits and details?

Outlines are no longer editable text. Complex-script shaping may differ from your design software, and the font's license still applies.

Limits: 500,000 characters per text field; files up to 20 MB each, 10 files and 50 MB total. Processing stops after 30 seconds.